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HOLA PEPITO

Don’t be fooled by Pepito & Co.’s adorable name. This brand has total street-cred. Their collars, leashes, sweaters, and blankets are adorned with dinosaurs, hand horns, and a bleeding heart. For the gentler pooches, there are floral prints, bright colours, and geometric patterns to choose from too. The Madrid-based label is a big believer in re-homing rescues over promoting pet commerce, so adopters get rewarded with a 10% discount on their products for a whole year.

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LUCKY YOU

We’ve been waiting 12 lunar years for this… Illustrator Sum Leung of Woof Models has put a new spin on the traditional red envelope in the shape of six friendly dogs. “Traditionally, red packets are given out in the new year and for celebrations like birthdays, weddings, or a newborn baby,” Leung explains. Her 2018 edition of “lucky money packets” was created in partnership with design agency Studio WMW.

Each envelope features a pup alongside a traditional lunar new-year flower: mandarin, peony, narcissus, pussy willow, cherry blossom, and chrysanthemum. “It’s like a greeting card,” Leung says, “but our packets can be used throughout the year.” Traditionally, each envelope would be filled with money for the lucky recipient. (If anyone’s feeling generous, our mailing address is in the mag.) But, more importantly, 10 percent of every sale goes towards nonprofit animal rescue charities.

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DA BOMB

Happy Staffy have proved once again that they’re experts when it comes to timeless dog fashion. The latest piece in the Berlin-based brand’s collection is a slick black bomber jacket. Is there any item of outerwear more trans-seasonal, versatile, or just plain cool? The jackets are waterproof, and include handy zipper pockets for treats or poop bags. Each garment is made new according to your dog’s specific measurements, which guarantees that every Happy Staffy customer goes home a happy chappy.

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BEST IN SHOW

If you’re anything like us, you love an open-house snoop. So, if you happen to be strolling through the British town of Brighton this May, don’t miss your chance to drop into The Dog Show, when historic-home owner and dog lover Joanna Osborne opens her doors. From May 5 to 27, Osborne will host over 200 pieces of “the very best available” dog art—from linocuts to linen to sculpture—by various human artists. It sounds quirky, and it is, but it’s also packed with serious talent. There will be dog-drawing classes by artist Sally Muir, and there will be homemade treats and tea (this is England, after all). Perhaps best of all, there will be portraits: award-winning photographer Alma Haser will be snapping pictures of pets in a pop-up Dog Photobooth. Places are limited, so don’t dally. 

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MINDFUL MINIMAL

Velvet Hippo applies their experience in the furniture and fashion industry to design refined dog beds and chew toys, without garish colours or messy patterns. A particularly luxuriant addition is the ethically sourced Asher Icelandic sheepskin throw. It’s naturally repellent to water and enticingly warm, so your favourite friend will be hard to shift once they sink their paws into it. Velvet Hippo truly celebrates the interconnectivity of dog and human and cross-species cohabitation. Comfort for them, aesthetic for you; it’s the best of both worlds.

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HUDSON TO SEINE

A newbie in The City of Light—a Norwich terrier called Hudson just wants to make friends. Unfortunately, he thought all dogs spoke Dog, but in Paris, it turns out they speak French. With the instruction of Madame Vera, a charmingly chic Poodle, Hudson learns the language to become a Parisian—or a Paris-Chien. The book is written and hand-painted by Jackie Clark Mancuso, whose tactile brushstrokes beautifully illustrate modest boulangeries, blooming parks, and, above all, delightful doggy companions. With scenes to entertain even the youngest, more restless eye, it is a joy to follow Hudson’s lead. Don’t overlook the petite dictionnaire for those looking to learn the lingo!

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DOG DO GOOD

Who runs the world? Dogs, of course. And, in the case of Animals in Charge, a particular pooch named Pixel, who demands only the best for his kind. Founded in 2015 by Alex and Mel Barnett, their products are respectful of tradition, ranging from leads and collars to bowls and ID tags. Made with outstanding integrity and genuine care, their passion married with Pixel’s discernment has allowed them to create products to the highest level. Organic cotton leashes can be paired with wood-block patterned collars (hand-printed in India) or bespoke-dyed and weaved cotton collars (made in Guatemala on a hand-operated loom). They also foster, rescue, and rehome dogs from inhumane puppy farms and donate 5% of profits to rescue and rehabilitation charities. The world definitely is a rosier place from a pooch’s point of view.

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THE COSY CORNER

Bad Marlon are renowned for innovative dog beds, such as the iconic Deauville doghouse and playful Ravioli. Made up of three designers, Yong-sik Kim, Min-kyung Lee and Hye-jeong Chun, their ambition is to create something comfortable and beautiful for both dogs and owners.

Their latest edition, Marron, allows beloved pets to slumber in splendour in a tastefully taco-shaped bed. Made from arched felt in either navy or oatmeal, and fixed with strong magnet, the Marron is topped with a plump cotton pillow in ivory or pink.

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